Amicalola Electric
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Security Lights Security Lights SURGE PROTECTION BASICS Power Surges: Short time high voltage surges - can damage appliances and electronic equipment. Lightning causes most major power surges. Turning lights on or off, appliances starting, etc. causes minor surges, also. Major Voltage Surges can damage major appliances like refrigerators, pumps, heat pumps, furnaces, etc. as well as sensitive electronic equipment. Surge protectors reduce surges to safe levels so that equipment properly connected to the protector has a reduced probability for damage. Direct strikes of high intensity at or near the house can exceed the limits of any protector and destroy equipment. A whole house surge protector can protect major appliances from surges. AEMC offers a premium quality whole house surge protector for a monthly fee. AEMC will install the unit at the meter base. (A whole house protector installed at your electrical panel by a qualified electrician also provides good protection.) The AEMC program does not include appliance damage warranties, nor does AEMC guarantee that this device will prevent member’s appliances or equipment from being damaged or destroyed by a voltage surge. An additional point of use protector (plug-in) is required for ultra sensitive electronic equipment such as computers, VCR’s, TV’s, microwaves, etc. This combination of whole house and point of use surge suppressor provides a two stage protection scheme. Premium quality protectors are usually guaranteed and also carry appliances damage warranties from the manufacturer. Your wiring and grounding should comply with the National Electric Code. Every wire connected to a piece of equipment should first pass through a point of use surge protector (electric lines, TV antenna wires, phone lines, cable TV lines, lines for satellite dish systems, etc.). All ground wires should be bonded together outside the house. Pump circuits should have a surge protector at the house and at the well. Why pay more for a premium quality surge protector? You can buy protectors for as little as $3.00 from discount stores. Tests by Consumer’s Union (Nov. 94, page 696, Consumer Reports) and others suggest that low cost equipment fails to meet minimum standards and does not provide adequate protection. Premium Quality Equipment offers:
Will premium quality protectors prevent damage from all circumstances? No. A powerful direct strike to the house service wire or even to a tree near the house can cause major damage and exceed the limits of any protector. Contact the Amicalola EMC Member Service Department if you wish to have one of these units installed at your location, or click here for a form to print out and mail in.
Water Heater Maintenance Program Singlewide mobile homes are not eligible for the program or under cabinet water heaters. If a person owning an under cabinet water heater will agree to a replacement by a low boy they can be accepted on the program (with the cabinet top being the member's responsibility). Click here to see important information concerning the water heater program. The water heater has to be in working condition before it can be accepted on the maintenance program. All homes have a thirty day waiting period before repairs will be made on your water heater. If the water heater is in working condition it will be added to the maintenance program for $1.49 per month. If the water heater is in non-working condition the member has
three options: If you would like to sign up for the water heater maintenance program click here to download a form (.pdf document download Adobe Reader if not installed on your computer) or call 706-253-5200 and speak with a member service representative. Once you have filled out the form you download you can fax it back in to 706-253-5213. Important Information
about the Water Heater Maintenance program: The water heater should be located in a place that is accessible by our technician. Rental properties will be billed on the homeowner's account. Improper installation of your new water heater can damage elements and thermostats in the unit. Please make sure electricians and plumbers follow correct installation procedures:
Amicalola EMC's water heater maintenance program is designed to cover maintenance of the water heater only. The following items and any related problems are not covered by our program:
All warranties of the water heater are those of the manufacturer. The distributor, Amicalola EMC, hereby expressly disclaims all warranties either expressed or implied and will not assume any liability in connection with the distribution of the product. This disclaimer in no way affects the provision of the manufacturers warranty. Any damage caused by the product is the liability of the manufacturer. If you would like to sign up for the water heater program or have any questions concerning the program, please contact our Member Service Department at 706-253-5200.
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